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DA02 ZPV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ZPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 122,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 120,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 109,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 103,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,657 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,582 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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DA02 ZPV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 ZPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA02 ZPV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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